Liver Disease Consortium

Best diet for patients with hepatitis. In my practice, I am often asked to recommend diets for various types of clinical conditions. One of those diseases is hepatitis B and C. It is particularly important that traditional beliefs have led to avoidance of essential nutrients, thus complicating the management of the condition. Below, you will find information that could provide guidance regarding my dietary recommendations for patients diagnosed with hepatitis; either B or C: In general, those diagnosed with chronic viral hepatitis and who have not developed severe complications, such as end stage liver damage do not need to limit their dietary intake (with the assumption that they were on balanced diets before diagnosis). If they are in doubt, the following is a rough guide: Proteins: Do not limit protein intake. If you do, you are likely to loose your muscle protein, thereby complicating your ability to fight your infection. Lean protein diets such as fish, chicken (skinless...

You need to Know Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver. In some cases, during the healing process, it can cause scarring of the liver (known as cirrhosis), liver failure, and cancer. It can be fatal if it isn't treated (this is not in all cases!). It is spread in the same way HIV is transmitted. It's spread when people come in contact with the blood, open sores, or body fluids of someone who has the hepatitis B virus. Luckily, there exists a potent vaccine against hepatitis B, as well as effective treatment. Read More

Claims of cure of hepatitis B by combinations of multivitamins. There has been claims of what many have unfortunately, accepted as truth, regarding the use of multivitamins for curing hepatitis B. A lot of ignorant people have been deceived into parting with their resources in order to pay up bills for such treatment. Current evidence, that has been scientifically and clinically proven to treat chronic hepatitis B does not approve the use of vitamin combinations. Two forms of treatment are currently available globally: Oral tablets - these are antivirals, prescribed according to set out criteria. Injectable medicine - this is administered subcutaneouly (under the skin). Read more articles to understand the criteria and current treatment. Alternatively, access more help via this android app below. Liver Health App Studies regarding the efficacy of multivitamins in the treatment of hepatitis did not confirm that this approach is effective. You can read more Vitamins in th...